Mood changes refer to shifts in a person's emotional state. Moods can fluctuate from feelings of sadness and hopelessness to happiness and contentment. These emotional shifts are common human experiences.
Some key things to know about mood changes:
- Causes - Fluctuations in brain chemicals like serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine often drive mood changes. Experiencing stress, lack of sleep, hormonal shifts, or major life events can also spark shifts in mood.
- Duration - Mood changes can be fleeting or persist for longer periods like days, weeks, or months. Generally, mood changes are temporary phenomena.
- Managing Mood Shifts - Making lifestyle changes like getting enough sleep, eating a balanced diet, exercising, and reducing stress can help stabilize mood. Practicing mindfulness, keeping a mood journal, and reaching out for support from loved ones also aids with navigating shifts in mood. In some cases, therapy or medication is warranted as well.
- When to Seek Help - If mood changes last weeks or longer, seem out of proportion to triggering events, or significantly impact daily functioning, it's wise to consult a doctor or mental health professional. Persistent, extreme mood changes may signify an underlying mental health condition requiring assessment and treatment.
At Optimal Hormone Solutions, we understand that imbalances in hormones like estrogen, progesterone, testosterone and cortisol often drive disruptive mood changes. Our clinicians specialized in
hormone balancing and optimization can uncover potential hormonal drivers of mood disturbances and create customized treatment plans to help patients regain emotional equilibrium.
We offer cutting-edge hormone testing and replacement therapies to correct hormonal imbalances, along with lifestyle coaching and nutritional guidance tailored to each patient's unique needs. Our integrative care plans take a holistic approach to regulating mood by addressing physiological, mental, emotional, and nutritional factors.
Through our personalized programs focused on hormone health and wellbeing, Optimal Hormone Solutions has helped hundreds of patients mitigate problematic
mood swings and cultivate lasting emotional stability. We'd be happy to see if we can help you too! Contact us today to learn more or schedule a consultation.